Pre-assess the system - Conduct a "mini-audit" of the system to identify major obstacles.

Assess the system - Audit the complete system to measure understanding, documentation, implementation and effectiveness.

Make required improvements - Correct nonconformities found during the audit.

Obtain certification - Announce your special status to the world.

Maintain/Improve the system - Implement continual improvement through surveillance and improvement, followed by more surveillance and improvement.

The future belongs to the prepared. Let SQA be a part of your strategic and tactical plans for the future. Prepare by developing a management system that meets the requirements of internationally-accepted standards. Then execute, maintain and improve your system by becoming certified.